While many dentists consider dental implants to be a staple of effective tooth replacement services, these restoration options are still relatively unheard of for most patients. If you’re missing one or more teeth, versatile dental implant supported tooth replacement plans may be just what you need. Dental implants are positioned below the gums to replace missing tooth roots and support replacement teeth. For a single lost tooth, this is relatively straightforward. An implant post is placed, and a replacement tooth is fixed to the top of the implant. When it comes to more complex tooth replacement plans, patients have questions. What happens if I have more than one missing tooth? Do I need a dental implant and dental crown for every lost tooth? In this post, we’ll discuss some of the basics of dental implant tooth replacement for patients missing multiple teeth.
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What Happens if I Need More Than one Dental Implant?
February 7, 2018
Norman dentist replaces teeth with bridges or implants
June 1, 2016
Your Norman dentist, Dr. Bobby J. Carmen, excels at preventive dentistry. Hygienic ceanings, comprehensive examinations, mouthguards and more keep teeth and gums healthy and attractive. Sometimes, though, tooth decay, gum disease and even tooth and bone loss occur. When you lose a tooth through an unfortunate circumstance, what replacement option should you choose: Norman bridgework or a dental implant? (more…)
Complete Dental Implant Procedures from Dr. Carmen
May 11, 2012
As a dentist for the Norman area, Dr. Carmen is committed to providing comprehensive dental care. Whether you’re looking for general, cosmetic, or restorative care, Dr. Carmen wants to see that you’re taken care of in exactly the way you need to be. That’s why we offer complete dental implant procedures at our Norman office.
Throughout his career, Dr. Carmen has completed extensive continuing education in implant dentistry to ensure that he can provide his patients with the excellent care. As a result, he’s able to place and restore dental implants, all in one location: his Norman dental office.
How Do Dental Implants Work?
As a popular restorative option for more than 30 years, dental implants work by mimicking a tooth’s natural structure, replacing both your tooth and your tooth root.
Here’s what you can expect from your procedure.
During the first phase of your procedure, Dr. Carmen will place your implant(s) right in his Norman dental office. Then, after your implant has had time to bond with your jaw, you’ll return to our office to have your crown, bridge, or denture restored, resulting in a restored smile that feels strong and natural.
Want To Learn More?
If you’d like to learn more about dental implants, call our office to schedule a consultation visit. Our office is conveniently located near The University of Oklahoma, Norman, Moore, and Central Oklahoma.
Choose Dental Implant Dentures from Dr. Carmen Instead of Dentures
December 12, 2011
Do you need to replace either your top or bottom teeth with a row of full dentures? If so, have you considered choosing implant-supported dentures over traditional dentures?
While traditional dentures can help patients improve their appearance and even enjoy improvements in functionality, there are three reasons why you should ask Dr. Carmen if implant-supported dentures are right for you.
First, implant-supported dentures can provide you stronger, more natural bite than is possible with traditional dentures. Making this possible is the natural bonding process that occurs between your implants and your jaw over time as they gradually take on the job that your natural tooth roots previously had.